Xavier and Mike are back with a review of Trick ‘R Treat (2007) written and directed by Michael Dougherty starring Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, and Dylan Baker.
Also discussed is the Flatliners (1990) directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Peter Filardi. The film has an all-star cast including Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, and Julia Roberts.
Trick ‘R Treat (2007)
Five interwoven stories that occur on Halloween: An everyday high school principal has a secret life as a serial killer; a college virgin might have just met the guy for her; a group of teenagers pull a mean prank; a woman who loathes the night has to contend with her holiday-obsessed husband; and a mean old man meets his match with a demonic, supernatural trick-or-treater.
Director: Michael Dougherty
Writer: Michael Dougherty
Stars: Anna Paquin, Brian Cox, Dylan Baker
Runtime: 82 min
Flatliners (1990)
Five medical students experiment with “near death” experiences, until the dark consequences of past tragedies begin to jeopardize their lives.
Director: Joel Schumacher
Writer: Peter Filardi
Stars: Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts
Release Date: 10 August 1990 (USA)
Budget: $26,000,000 (estimated)
Opening Weekend USA: $10,034,685, 12 August 1990
Gross USA: $61,489,265
Cumulative Worldwide Gross: $61,489,265
Runtime: 115 min